Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,144 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chesterfield and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
6.29
Malcolm Mendonca passes the ball forward to Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd passes the ball forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.29
Malcolm Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Howells. The referee calls over Malcolm Mendonca and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Howells gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.04
Malcolm Mendonca sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Mendonca plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Mason and rushes in on goal... Malcolm Mendonca tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Max Lee easily smothers it!
33.45
Frank Holloway knocks the ball forward to Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells passes the ball forward to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray passes the ball forward but Oliver Gelb is offside!
36.39
Patrick Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.10
Mark Holloway passes the ball forward to Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells sees space and advances. Oleg Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
40.12
Hiro Kimura makes a probing pass to Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.41
Alexander Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Mason. Tommy Mason plays a perfect one-two with Gary Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Tommy Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
48.05
Neil Barton decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Barton decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.54
Alexander Johnson passes the ball forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Mason but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.16
Frank Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Edwards. Patrick Edwards makes a probing pass to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oliver Gelb!
59.54
Lee Shaw comes in with a late challenge on Anselmo Grandoni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anselmo Grandoni runs off the knock.
60.17
Malcolm Mendonca threads the ball through to Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.55
Mark Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Edwards. Patrick Edwards threads the ball through to Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.33
Gary Sullivan catches Mark Holloway on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Holloway stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.38
Oliver Gelb clumsily knocks into Lomano Powell. Oliver Gelb is warned by the referee! Lomano Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.58
Lomano Powell makes a probing pass to Malcolm Mendonca. Malcolm Mendonca passes the ball forward to Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Lee who gathers it comfortably.
81.19
Oleg Howells threads the ball through to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.42
Neil Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Johnson. Alexander Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Boyd. Dave Boyd plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Mason and rushes in on goal... Dave Boyd shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
87.37
Frank Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Edwards. Patrick Edwards threads the ball through to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.13
Frank Holloway makes a probing pass to Hiro Kimura. Hiro Kimura threads the ball through to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kieron Johnson easily smothers it.
90.00
Frank Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Hiro Kimura. Hiro Kimura makes a simple pass to Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb goes all the way! Oliver Gelb shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Kieron Johnson!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Gelb of Gillingham
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%

Scorers